Renowned author charged with murder of Congresswoman Gabbard’s aunt
APIA, SAMOA – A renowned Samoan author has been charged with the murder of Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard, the aunt of former Hawaii Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Papalii Sia Figiel, 57, was taken into custody on Sunday, following the tragic incident that occurred in the village of Vaivase-Uta, near Samoa’s capital, Apia. Sinaviana-Gabbard, 78, a retired University of Hawaii professor, was found with multiple stab wounds and injuries from being struck with a hammer, according to local …